Thanks to this case including 6 aromas bottles by the prestigious publishing house Jean Lenoir, you'll be able to train your nose to recognize at the frirst smell the aromas of your wine. A fun first step to become an expert in tasting wine !

Our White Wine

This wine was a very pleasant
surprise ! The appellation Côtes de Duras is pretty well known for its red wines, but this one, Le Secret de Sainte Frivole, shows that it also produces excellent white wines. The nose is characterized by a feeling of a very fresh and delicate wine with citrus aromas. Take a sip and try to detect this little iodized taste that echoes the oceanic climate of Southwestern
wines. To match obviously with seafood !

Grape variety

Contrary to what the name leads us to believe, the sauvignon gris (grey) is rather pale yellow. Characterized by clusters and berries of small size, it gives powerful and full-bodied wines with aromas slightly heavier than sauvignon blanc. The blend thus takes its full meaning. The sauvignon blanc brings a slight acidity and vivacity in the mouth, which balances the wine.

Appearance

A beautiful greenish yellow dress with fluid tears..

Nose

An expressive and pleasant nose to the aromas of white and citrus fruits.

Mouth

A pleasant and soft mouth.

Service

Service between10°C et 12° just before serving. until 2020.

Food and wine pairings

Tuna cakeMoules marinièresSelles-sur-CherLemon pie

A winemaker, a family

Mauro-Guicheney’s family works with respect for traditions and the environment. Corinne and Didier cultivate with passion and knowhow
the 30 hectares of vineyards of the family property, owned for half a century. Both passionate about vine-growing, they unite and take over the family farm in 1990 where they strive to keep the values of their ancestors. Since 2011, they also share this passion with their son who is now fully invested in this adventure. A promising wine story !/p>

Terroir

The Côtes de Duras vineyard covers over 1500 hectares and produces 65% red and 35% white. Its subsoils,
composed of molasses and heavy and sticky clays called Boulbènes, are very favorable to the blossoming of white grape varieties.
Producing red wines is deeply embedded in the South-West’s culture and tradition, because their food pairs better with red and they want to compete with Bordeaux.

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The nose is characterized by a feeling of a very fresh and delicate wine with citrus aromas.

This wine reminds of a fruit basket filled with fresh and crunchy fruits ! The nose displays various elegant flavours of pear, banana, apple and blackberry. On the palate, we may agree that the smooth start gives charm. This delicious “Graves” manages to combine the subtly flavoured treats of fruits and a gentle texture. The perfect dry white Bordeaux !

Grape variety

The perfect match ! In the mouth, sauvignon brings expressive aromas marked by notes of white fruits and flowers. Semillon is not that aromatic, but it brings the structure and a buttery touch as well as a hint of sugar.

Appearance

A greenish yellow dress with thick tears..

Nose

An expressive and pleasant nose to the aromas of fruit, and vegetal.

Mouth

Lively mouth and rich in alcohol.

Service

Service between 8°C et 9° just before serving. until 2020.

Food and wine pairings

Avocado and shrimpsCold Pollock served with “aioli”Fresh goat cheeseFruit salad

A winemaker, a family

J.Lebègue is an historic winery founded in 1828 by Jules Lebègue at Cantenac, a small village located on the left side of the Gironde, next to Margaux. The company manages to combine the “basics” with innovations. Indeed, the firm has recently distinguished itself by launching the first Bordeaux fully fermented in oak barrels as they do in Burgundy./p>

Terroir

As its name tells, the soil of the “Graves” is made of gravels, pebbles (called graves in French) and stones. These “graves” reflect solar radiations and gradually redistribute the heat on the bunches contributing to a better grape ripeness. For white wines, it explains why Graves have such a smooth texture.

This Comté Tolosan is incredibly bright ! Plunge your nose in the glass and discover this delicate fragrance of acacia and honey. Can you feel it ? When the wine met my palate, the result matched my expectations : balanced,
ample and concentrated, giving the wine a beautiful aromatic persistence on the finish. There are aromas of brioche and butter, and intermingled with notes of honey, I felt back in my lovely childhood days !

Grape variety

Courbu, not to be confused with petit courbu, is an unknown variety only found in a few Pyrenean vineyards that is mainly grown on the appellations of Jurançon and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh. With low yield, this grape variety is often assembled with little manseng, which brings finesse and minerality.

Appearance

A beautiful straw yellow dress with viscous tears..

Nose

An expressive and pleasant nose to the aromas of floral and vegetal.

Mouth

Fresh mouth with a silky texture.

Service

Service between10°C et 12° just before serving. to be tasted now.

Food and wine pairings

Onion tartMackerels and pepperTomme cheeseCrème brulée

A winemaker, a family

Domain of Crampilh : a hymn to love. In the 1800s, Sabin Oulie, the mayor of a small village, chose to plant a vineyard and gave his estate the name of his beloved Melanie Crampilh. Since, time went by, and nowadays, the 4th generation is in charge. Bruno Oulié strives to perpetuate the tradition by producing wines with a lot of power and character but balanced by finesse and fruit./p>

Terroir

The vineyard covers 30 hectares of vines, planted on the slopes of Aurions-Idernes on soils made of clay and silica. Te siliceous soils,
made up of crystalline rocks, enable the finesse and give the wines subtle ﬂoral notes (here aromas of acacia). Clay soils oﬀer harder, firmer and more alcoholic wines, giving the character of the fnish on this wine.

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When the wine met my palate, the result matched my expectations : balanced, ample and concentrated, giving the wine a beautiful aromatic persistence on the finish.

I felt in love at first sight with that white Côtes-du-Rhône, even before I smelt it! Look at this beautiful shiny green gold colour! It then shows nice aromas: I got exotic fruits, jasmine and spices. A fresh and lively wine that will pair well with poached peaches. A pleasure for the eyes, the nose and the palate!

Grape variety

This wine is a typical blend of the Rhône Valley. Viognier gives to the wine mineral aromas and subtlety, and grenache blanc brings fruity aromas and sugar, which explains the magnificent silky texture of Pierre Solaire.

Appearance

A beautiful greenish gold dress..

Nose

Open to the aromas of flowers and spices.

Mouth

Fresh and mineral mouth.

Service

between 10°C and 12°C. open just before serving. until 2018

Food and wine pairings

Pike quenelleLake fishPelardon cheesePoached peaches

A winemaker, a family

François Dauvergne and Jean-François Ranvier are two old friends, passionate about oenology, who used to occupy important positions in the world of wine. But one day, they decided it was time for them to grow their own vines. That’s how their adventure began, and they now share all their knowledge about winemaking in order to elaborate a whole range of sophisticated wines.

Terroir

Pierre Solaire’s vines are located on the border between Ardèche and Gard, two French departments well known for their great yet simple wines. They are planted up hills, ensuring a good level of acidity that enhances the refreshing aromas of this wine.

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I felt in love at first sight with that white Côtes-du-Rhône, even before I smelt it!

« For several years, wines coming from the Pays d’Oc have suffered from a bad image, but their image has now been cleaned-up and they deserve it! While tasting this cuvee, you will directly feel its aromas of flowers and white fruits that will surely please you. This cuvee has just been bottled: you will therefore be among the first ones to taste it, so enjoy! »

Grape variety

Vermentino is a grape variety coming straight from Italy ! In the past, this grape variety was very widespread in Italy and in Sardinia as its grapes need a lot of sun! When it is vinified, the vermentino produces a dry single-variety white wine, light and fat at the s ame time, with a nice straw yellow color.

Oeil

The robe is translucent with light green reflections. This indicates that the wine is young.

Nez

The nose is ethereal, pleasant and intense. You can easily recognize aromas of flowers and white fruits.

Bouche

The mouth is fresh and well structured by the alcohol.

Service

Service : between 9 and 11°C. Open just before serving. Aging potential until 2017.

Food and wine matching

AnchoviesTrout with almonds

Tomme cheese

Exotic fruits panacotta

A winemaker, a family

The De Cibiens family owns the Château de Cabriac since 1802; we can say that they know a lot about wine! The domain is very successful in Japan and in Canada; and we particularly appreciate when French winemakers are successful abroad!

Terroir

The Domaine de Cabriac is located at the foot of the Mont Alaric, in the Corbières region. Its vineyards are already twenty years old: they start producing fewer grapes, but the wines produced are more concentrated and intense. Over the years, the vineyards developed their roots that now go deeper in the soils to find nutrients. Who said that getting old was bad?

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Côtes de Gascogne is an
amazing region mainly known for Armagnac. However, the area offers as well numerous great terroirs for white wines. The wine displays an intense and fresh bouquet, which is typical
of Côtes de Gascogne, with aromas of citrus fruits and herbs. The mouthfeel is very fresh, long on the palate and has a nice salty touch. I suggest you serve it along with cod and melon.

Grape variety

The large number of varieties used in the blend contributes to the wine’s complexity. Colombard, a typical variety of Gascogne, gives the fruity aromas. It is almost all the time blended with ugni blanc, which enriches the wine with floral flavours. Eventually, gros manseng, often used to elaborate sweet wines, gives the wine its light sweetness.

Appearance

A limpid greenish yellow dress..

Nose

Expressive and pleasant nose to the aromas of citrus and vegetal.

Mouth

Fresh and pleasant mouth.

Service

Service between 10°C et 12° Open just before serving. until 2019.

Food and wine pairings

WhelksCod en papillotteCrottin de ChavignolMelon

A winemaker, a family

Spanish wine: Marquès del Villar. Domaine San de Ghuilem is ruled by the same group of friends, led by Lionel Osmin and former rugby international player Imanol Harinordoquy. Harinordoquy eventually retired from the field to dedicate his time to winemaking on each sides of the border between France and Spain. I think you’ll agree with us that his career in wine is as promising as his career in rugby was successful./p>

Terroir

150 km far from the
seashore, domaine San de Guilhem benefits simultaneously from the strong continental heat of the south-west of France as well as from fresh winds from the sea. Thanks to that specific configuration, you get very ripe grapes, which explain this intensity, as well as a high level of acidity which gives this remarkable freshness.

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The wine displays an intense and fresh bouquet, which is typical of Côtes de Gascogne, with aromas of citrus fruits and herbs.

I am really glad to present you Château d’Epiré as I think it is the best way to discover one of the best appellations in the Loire Valley for white wines: Savennières. The smell is expressive, with flavours of green apple and lemon. The taste is fresh and the finish displays displays very nice mineral aromas, typical from Savennières. Do not forget to serve it chilled, between 8 and 10°C!

Grape variety

In Savennières, things are simple as there is only one variety planted: chenin. This variety fully expresses its potential on grounds of limestone, which was also used to build the Châteaux de la Loire. Just remember that chenin is an elegant variety with refined aromas of tree fruits, dried fruits, citrus fruits, white flowers and even honey. Sounds good, doesn’t it ?

Appearance

Light yellow, bright and translucent colour..

Nose

Flavours of green apple and lemon.

Mouth

Lively and slightly acid mouth.

Service

Between 8°C and 10°C. Open just before serving. until 2018.

Food and wine pairings

Sea urchinsGrilled zanderGoat cheeseCandied lemons

A winemaker, a family

Many people in the Savennières area consider the Château d’Epiré an historical treasure. Indeed, it is the only vineyard that has remained in the same family, the Bizard family, since the 17th Century. Nowadays, it is Luc who manages the vineyard with the will of giving to his wines the mineral aromas typical from Savennières and to perpetuate the family traditions.

Terroir

Savennières’reputation comes from its dry white wines, often called the « Grands Crus » of the Loire Valley. The terroir of Savennières is located in a microclimate that offers the benefits of not having too many thunderstorms. Thus, the grapes mature faster and better than around the appellation.

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The taste is fresh and the finish displays displays very nice mineral aromas, typical from Savennières. Do not forget to serve it chilled, between 8 and 10°C!

« I’ve traveled a lot in Savoy these days, and I really wanted to find a nice roussette to taste, and I found this beautiful cuvée of Philippe Grisard. The roussette is a white grape variety very interesting for wine tasting because it has a nice acidity, a floral bouquet, and tannins, that is rare for white wines. »

Grape Variety

The roussette, also called “goddess”, is one of the rare white grape varieties where we can feel the tannins. Wines produced from this grape have a fine acidity that reminds mountains’ freshness. They have a medium keeping potential (4 to 5 years).

Nose is intense, amusing. Flowers' flavours dominate the aromatic palette, followed by notes of acacia trees, sweet spices and honey.

Taste

Taste is round - that means without roughtness (we feel like making the wine moving in our mouth) - supple and fresh. It's very well balanced.

Service

Service : between 10 et 12°C. Open just before serving. Keeping potential until 2018.

Food and wine matching

Salad from SavoyTomato tart and perch fillet with olive oil, and its pesto sauce.

Tomme de Savoie Cheese

Yoghurt cake

Winemaker

Selected among the 10 winemakers of the year by Bettane and Desseauve in 2000, Philippe Grisard is a solid value in Savoy. He is well-known in the entire region for his vineyards growing talents: Indeed he makes the seeds for many wineries in Savoy.

Terroir

The Domaine Grisard extends for 15 hectares in the Combe de Savoie, between Chambéry and Albertville. Vineyards are located on mountains slopes in the natural park of Bauges. The muddy limestone slopes have draining capacity. This helps the production of wine with a high acidity level.

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The roussette is a white grape variety very interesting for wine tasting because it has a nice acidity, a floral bouquet, and tannins, that is rare for white wines.

love the freshness of Loire Valley’s chenins. With a fresh goat cheese, it is absolutely delightful. And this chenin from Domaine the Prieuré just confirms that these wines can be amazing. Its nose displays nice aromas of flowers and granny. On the palate, the balance
is amazing. The wine is indeed more characterized by its liveliness but it’s perfectly
balanced thanks to its remarkable fruity aromas.

Grape variety

Chenin is a variety that comes from Anjou and has spread all along the Loire River. It has long been harvested too early hence giving acidic wines, which explains why people are still suspicious today. However, thanks to all the improvements brought in the vines during the last decades, chenin can now give amazing white wines, whether those are dry, sparkling or sweet.

Appearance

A beautifull greenish yellow dress with fluid tears..

Nose

Open nose to the aromas of white flowers and green apple.

Mouth

Bright mouth with a touch of acidity.

Service

Service between 9°C et 11° Open just before serving. until 2019.

Food and wine pairings

SushiGrilled tunaFresh goat cheeseLemon pie

A winemaker, a family

Domaine du Prieuré was taken over in 2012 by two oenologists,
Dominique Sirot and Alexis Soulas, who felt in love with the Layon River. They left Corsica, where they used to work in large wine estates
for several years, in order to settle in Anjou with their families. Nowadays, they cultivate their 21 hectares with passion and they show a lot of ambition. Everything seems to be working as everyone already talks about them in the region./p>

Terroir

The vines are located on hillsides along the Layon River. They are planted on a schist soil. This kind of stone that looks a bit like a millefeuille allows the roots
to go very far down the ground, up to eight meters deep ! Therefore, vines can get all the nutrients brought to the soil by the river : an ideal position to give complex and fresh wines.

Do you know the Roussette de Savoie? For the last few years, I have been spending the winters in Chamonix, in the Savoie region.Thus, Roussette is a grape variety that I
drink and enjoy almost every week. I thought it would be nice to choose for once a wine
from the mountains so as to discover the aromas of this widely unknown terroir that
is Savoie. I hope you will enjoy the flavours of honeysuckle and honey. It is the perfect wine for a raclette party or a crème brulée.

Grape variety

In French, “Altesse” means “Highness”. This grape variety was brought back to France by the Dukes of Savoie. At the beginning,
only the aristocracy was allowed to drink wines made from this grape variety. Now, France is a Republic, and the variety is called
“Roussette de Savoie”. It gives dry white wines, with very powerful aromas of fresh white flowers and citrus fruits.

Appearance

Gold colour with green reflections..

Nose

Nice aromas of honeysuckle and acacia honey.

Mouth

Silky texture with small acid bubbles.

Service

between 10°C and 12°C. Open just before serving. Ready to drink now and until 2017

Food and wine pairings

QuicheRacletteCrème brûlée with honey

A winemaker, a family

In the Savoie region, winemaking is often a family business. The Vulliens are no exception to this rule. Indeed, Jean Vullien, who created the estate, was himself son and grandson of winemakers. He is proud to carry on the tradition. And he shares his pride with his wife Jeanine, and his two sons David and Olivier who also work at the estate.

Terroir

The terroir of the mountains give very specific wines. Indeed, in order to find its nutrients through the rocks, the vine has to grow very long roots. Moreover,
the Roussette vines are grown in a very windy area. The consequence is that the grapes grown there have a lot of freshness to offer.

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I hope you will enjoy the flavours of honeysuckle and honey. It is the perfect wine for a raclette party or a
crème brulée

“ I love the fresh charm of this wine. It’s an explosion of fruits in your mouth that will delight your tastes.
I won’t hide you that I have already bought many bottles for my friends. I have to congratulate with the Klur family for his remarkable work and I am looking forward hearing your impressions on this bottle. Chef Georges Victor Schmitt proposes a delicious dish to be paired with Le Voyou de Katz.”

Grape variey

It’s a blended wine composed by the two driest varietals of Klur winery. Riesling and Sylvaner are typical of Alsace and they give a lively and sharp zest to wine. Muscat adds a sweet touch to the blend.

Appearance

Nice white gold colour with light green reflections.

Nose

Nose is fresh and intense at the same time. We clearly feel notes of orange peel and dried fruits.

Taste

Mouth is immediately supple and fresh. Then it surprises for its fruity richness. We clearly feel aromas of Golden apple.

Service

To be served: between 10 and 16°C. Open just before serving. Keeping potential until 2016.

The Klurs are an old dynasty of winemakers, like often happens in Alsace. Grapevine culture and winegrowing find their origins in the 17th century and it’s a family business. Clément and Francine Klur are also very committed to the biological and biodynamic agriculture and in the ecology.

Terroir

The Klurs are an old dynasty of winemakers, like often happens in Alsace. Grapevine culture and winegrowing find their origins in the 17th century and it’s a family business. Clément and Francine Klur are also very committed to the biological and biodynamic agriculture and in the ecology.

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Alain loves the fresh charm of this wine. It’s an explosion of fruits in your mouth that will delight your tastes.

Alsace is a pretty unknown wine-producing region. Indeed, on the contrary of other French regions, it doesn’t display an appellation on its labels, but a grape variety. But its varieties are not as famous as chardonnay or merlot for example. Thus, consumers feel a bit lost which is a shame as Alsace is a gold mine for wine lovers ! This magnificent riesling, very typical of Alsace, is a perfect example. It displays a very nice shiny green-gold colour, and at the nose, it reveals mineral aromas, signature of the best rieslings from Alsace.

Grape variety

Only variety of German great wines (that are ranked among the most expensive wines in the world!), riesling is the most common variety in Alsace. It is especially interesting as it is the variety that shows the most obviously the typical characteristics of Alsace’s terroir: fresh yet sweet aromas with a touch of mineral taste and a lot of liveliness.

Appearance

A greenish yellow dress and crystal clear..

Nose

Dicreet nose and pleasing the mineral aromas.

Mouth

A mouth softly acidulous.

Service

Service between 8°C et 10° Open just before serving. until 2019.

Food and wine pairings

OystersZander with butter and lemon sauceSainte-Maure de TouraineCrème brûlée

A winemaker, a family

Domaine Gustave Lorentz was founded in 1936, just before Alsace was annexed by Germany. During this period, Alsace’s wines were usually used as an addition in German blends. Thus, when Alsace became French again in 1918, everything was to be reinvented. That’s what the Lorentz Family did, and they did pretty well as they today rulea 33 hectares estate, the half being in Grand Cru./p>

Terroir

Alsace is a long strip of vines that offer the seven local grape varieties (6 white, 1 black) a large variety of soils and exposures, so as to take the best advantage possible of all varieties. This riesling was grown on sloping hills to get the best exposure possible to the sun and ensure richness and complexity.

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It displays a very nice shiny green-gold colour, and at the nose, it reveals mineral aromas, signature of the best rieslings from Alsace.

We already offered a wine from the Pellehaut estate a few months ago. We got many enthusiastic feedbacks, so I decided
to select another wine from the same winemaker. Once again, it is a white wine, but a
sweet wine this time. Balanced, and surprisingly light, which is rarely the case with sweet wine, this wine is one of my favourites
of the moment and this is a very good value for money!

Grape variety

We have not had many opportunities to discover Gros Manseng with My Vitibox! This grape grows in the south west of France and
is widely used in production of sweet wines. You will recognize it by its aromas of apricot and quince among others. It is less rich and
less refined than its cousin, Petit Manseng. However it gives rise to wines that I find very enjoyable.

Service : between 8 and 10°C; open just before serving. to taste now or until 2019

Food and wine matching

Grilled foie grasDublin bay prawnsBlue cheeseCinnamon baked apples

A winemaker, a family

A long time ago, many farms in the south west of France were making their own wine. Most of them gave up farming to only focus on wine, and Pellehaut is one of the rare estate still mixing farming and winemaking. It’s a very precious resource for the culture: the cows are fed the cereals
and then produce the best natural fertiliser.

Terroir

Located on the same hill as the Chateau Pellehaut,
turned toward the south, the vineyard benefits from a very good exposure to the sunshine. This terroir gives very mature grapes, with a lot of sugar, and a low acidity. This is how the winemaker can make wines so soft.

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Balanced,
and surprisingly light, which is rarely the case with sweet wine, this wine is one of my favourites of the moment and this is a very
good value for money!

Graves is known as one of the best terroirs for white in Bordeaux. As soon as you dip your lips, you can feel all the minerality expected but also all the freshness brought by Sauvignon's citrus aromas. The texture is a bit silky : this wine is flattering on the palate. It will perfectly pair with shellfish !

Grape variety

Semillon is the king variety of Sauternes and Barsac for the production of sweet wines. It is also found in the production of dry white wines blended with its traditional partner : Sauvignon. While Semillon gives golden and fleshy wines, Sauvignon gives birth to deeply fresh and mineral wines, hence balancing Semillon’s generosity.

Appearance

A beautiful golden dress with fluid tears..

Nose

An expressive and pleasant nose to the aromas of floral, fruity, empyreumatic and spice.

Mouth

Lively and iodized mouth.

Service

Service between 8°C et 10° just before serving. until 2019.

Food and wine pairings

Seafood platterSalmon pieEmmentalApricot pie

A winemaker, a family

The building was built in 1850 and now the 6th generation is in charge. From its past, the castle has preserved a magnificent stone press from the 1900s. If it is no longer used for production, it symbolizes for the winegrowers of the domain the mark of their savoir faire./p>

Terroir

Château Gravas, is located just next to the prestigious village of Barsac, part of an exceptional terroir. Its cracked limestone soil allows a deep penetration of the roots, feeding the vine all the elements necessary for its good development. And a well-fed vineyard is a vine that gives good grapes !

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As soon as you dip your lips, you can feel all the minerality expected but also all the freshness brought by Sauvignon's citrus aromas.

While observing the elegant appearance and the green tones of this wine, I think of the name of this fine wine produced in the Terre d’Argence. It refers to silvery shimmer of alders’ and olives’ leaves moved by the Mistral wind. This wine tasting reveals a generous, mineral and elegant wine. One of Robert Parker’s favourite.

The grape variety

35% Viognier, 30% Petit Manseng, 20% Roussanne, 25% Marsanne. The main grape variety is the viognier, cultivated in the savage vines of the Rhône region. It produces high quality white wines. They are smooth, fat, generous and perfumed on the palate.

The appearance

A lovely white gold with sun reflections and transparent and shiny appearance..

Nose

The nose is intense and reveals the floral part of the viognier grape and the exotic perfume of the roussanne, emphasized by woody notes of this wine aged in oak barrels.

Taste

The mouth is rich, soft and fresh with a nice balance

Service

To serve between 10°C and 12°C. Open just before serving. Keeping time: until 2016.

Before taking over the family business in 1990, the wine expert François Collard worked for the winery Château Lafite Rothschild at Bordeaux. Together with his wife François exploits the potential of this land by producing exceptional wines!

The terroir

This white wine is classified as a “Vin de Pays du Gard”. The vineyards are located between the southern regions of Rhône and Camargue. The soil is mostly composed of pebbles of sandstones that allow the ground to absorb the sunrays during the day and free them during the night to preserve the freshness and the purity of grapes. The Mistral wind blows on the vines for one third of the year and it assure a natural purification of the vineyards, reducing the need for sanitary treatments.

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This tasting reveals a generous, mineral and elegant wine. One of the favourite of Robert Parker.

For Christmas, I chose this delicious cuvee from Domaine François Schwach & Fils. This wine is according to me a good example of the
best Alsace has to offer. Only that region is able to elaborate wines that blend so well elegance and sweetness. This wine is amazing to see, to
smell and to taste and will perfectly pair with foie gras.

Grape variety

Gewürztraminer is one of the most common varieties in Alsace and can be recognized even in the vines thanks to the light pink colour of its
small berries. Its smell is very typical as well: it exhales delicious odours of exotic fruits and on the palate it is recognizable thanks to its creamy
texture balanced by a lot of freshness. Good to know: this variety is often harvested late in order to make amazing sweet wines.

Appearance

A greenish gold dress and crystal clear..

Nose

Open nose to the aromas of floral and exotic fruits.

Mouth

Fresh mouth with smooth tear.

Service

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Food and wine pairings

Pan seared foie grasGrilled salmonMunster cheeseKugelhopf

A winemaker, a family

Domaine Schwach has grown slowly but surely. In 1950, François
Schwach, a wine merchant passionate about viticulture, bought his first plots of vines and spent 10 years working on them before selling
the first bottles. In 1975, Philippe took over and extended the vineyard by buying more plots, acre after acre. Still today, Sébastien, Philippe’s
son, deeply thinks about each decision and never drifts away from the culture of excellence that prevails in the family.

Terroir

Hidden behind the Vosges Mountains, Alsace is protected
from the influences of the ocean. It therefore enjoys a continental climate with very
cold winters and very warm summers. A consequence of this is that grapes keep a
lot of freshness until late and then ripen very fast during summer. That’s why even dry wines from Alsace seem a little sweet on the palate.

My VitiBox, december. 2015/ bouteille

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This wine is amazing to see, to smell and to taste and will
perfectly pair with foie gras.

« You probably have some difficulties to pronounce the name of this cuvee, don’t you? Ampeloméryx is a word that refers to a prehistoric mammal that had the habit to chew grapevine. But don’t worry, this cuvee has no animal taste! This is a nice cuvee with a beautiful crystalline robe containing white gold reflections. Appreciate its fresh mouth and its pink grapefruit hints. »

Grape variety

The Gros Manseng comes from the Pau region, in the south of France. For many years, this grape variety was only cultivated in this region, but other regions also started to cultivate it in recent years. It produces wines that are dry with quince and apricot hints.

Appearance

A beautiful crystalline robe with white gold reflections.

Nose

Intense nose, pleasant and fresh, with pink grapefruit hints.

Mouth

The mouth is fresh, light, acid and long.

Service

Service: between 10 and 12°C. Open just before serving. Aging potential until 2017.

Food and wine matching

Toasts with lump roeCod fillet with lemon

Goat cheese

Clementine salad

A winemaker, a family

In France, in the Gers region, the Béraut family continues to carry on the mixed farming tradition: vineyards, bovines and grains. We don’t have time to be bored in the Pellehaut domain! An interesting point is that the family comes from Montreal, but they surprisingly don’t have any accent. Indeed, apart from being the capital city of Quebec, Montreal is also a small village in the Gers region.

Terroir

Located on the slope of the Château de Pellehaut at an altitude of over 180m, the vineyard benefits from a nice sunlight. This climatic factor enables grapes to be more mature, with more sugar and less acidity. This makes the wine smoother.

My VitiBox, April 2014/ bouteille

Sold by cases of 3 or 6 bottles until the 30th of April 2014. Delivery within 21 days.

This is a nice cuvee with a beautiful crystalline robe containing white gold reflections. Appreciate its fresh mouth and its pink grapefruit hints.

Dear subscribers, why don’t you close your eyes for a moment. You’re lying down in fresh grass next to a tree, in front of the Mont Ventoux in southern France, just where Provence begins. Your nose gets fresh aromas of citrus fruits led by a delicate note of lemon. In the
mouth, the silky texture is an enchantment. A nice minerality tickles your tongue, and gives a nice mouthfeel and length on the palate.

Grape variety

Roussane, one of the greatest variety used for southern white wine, is mainly used in the Rhône valley and in Provence. It’s not that usual to find it blended with vermentino, another southern white variety, but they fit perfectly together. Vermentinon gives thisk wines with a creamy texture and fruity aromas, roussane brings vegetal flavours, minerality
and freshness. The whole results in a very balanced and elegant wine.

Appearance

A beautiful greenish gold dress..

Nose

Expressive and pleasant nose to the aromas of fermented and citrus fruits.

Mouth

A fresh and pleasant mouth.

Service

Service between10°C et 12° just before serving. until 2020.

Food and wine pairings

TaramasalataGrilled white fishGoat cheeseLemon pie

A winemaker, a family

What makes Ventoux unique is the fact it is the only appellation in the area to be more famous for its white wines than for its reds. Leonard Rozen, who bought the wine estate in 2011, very understood this specificity and decided to bet on White wines ; hence, he lead his team to replace parcels previously planted with black varieties by white ones. However, Rozen not only planted new vines, but also grew
one of the most famous garden in the region; therefore, your wine was elaborated in perfect weather conditions in a breathtaking scenery !/p>

Terroir

Luberon’s vines have been flourishing in the softness of
Mediterranean climate since the Roman Empire. Planted high, in the heart of Verdon
natural reserve, vines take advantage of long sunny days and fresh nights which give the wine its refinement and natural elegance. The
soil is made from limestone and clay, which gives the wine an acidulous flavour which adds some freshness, quite appreciated in this southern region !

I found this blend of gros manseng and sauvignon very well done. This is an interesting balance between the opulent texture of gros manseng and the freshness of sauvignon. This harmonious wine will be perfect for the warm afternoons of spring paired with barbecued sardines... Summer is just around the corner!

Grape variety

This blend is typical of Gascogne and mixes on the one hand the creamy texture of gros manseng and on the other hand the fresh aromas of citrus fruits given by sauvignon, especially grapefruit and lime. The ugni blanc, provided by 50-year-old vines, complete this blend with refinement.

Appearance

White gold colour, crystal clear and bright..

Nez

Nose of citrus fruits (grapefruit and lime).

Bouche

Fresh and well-balanced mouth.

Service

Between 10°C et 12°C. open just before serving. until 2018.

Food and wine pairings

Grapefruit saladBarbecued sardinesOssau-Iraty cheesePineapple

A winemaker, a family/p>

The Fezas family has been in charge of the estate for more than 150 years. Six generations succeeded one to another sharing the same goal of enhancing the wines from this marvellous terroir of Gascogne. The name of the vineyard, Chiroulet, comes from “chiroula”, a specific wind that blows in the area almost all the time. This wind is a really good thing as it keeps the grapes fresh and healthy!

Terroir

The Domaine Chiroulet is located on the highest hills of Gascogne and therefore benefits from a southern exposure and strong winds that ensure grapes’ healthiness. The name “Les Terres Blanches” means “The White Soils” in French and refers to the limestone the vines are planted on.

My VitiBox, June. 2015/ bouteille

Sold by cases of 3 or 6 bottles. Delivery within 7 days.

This harmonious wine will be perfect for the warm afternoons of spring paired with barbecued sardines... Summer is just around the corner!

« As its name indicates, this wine is like a bunch of flowers in a bottle. Shake carefully your glass and put your nose into it. Repeat the action several times; you will then be able to identify the multitude of flowers that compose this cuvee. The mouth is supple and fresh, and the aftertaste is long and flowered. Enjoy your wine! »

Grape variety

The combination of muscat with small white grains and viognier is surprising. The muscat with small grains is full of rosewood and litchi aromas. You can especially taste hints of fruits (orange) and flowers (jasmine, lemongrass and vervain). The corpulence of the viognier, fatter and creamier, hig hlights musk and spices aromas.

Appearance

Nice white gold robe with gold reflections.

Nose

A beautiful nose! Put your nose into the glass at least four times after having shaked it carefully and you will easily identify the different aromas that compose this cuvee.

Mouth

The mouth is vivacious and fresh. You can notice that the flavours of the vigonier dominate.

Service

Service : between 10 and 12°C.&nbsp. Open just before serving. Keeping potential until 2016.

Jean Marc and Eliane Lafage are the owners of this domain that is six generations old and spread over 160 hectares. They are totally dedicated to this family owned company. Over the years, the cuvees got several rewards: 10 gold medals at the Concours Général de Paris, a national record! Their children, Léa – 7 years old – and Nicolas – 8 years old – are already very interested in being part of this adventure. We wish them as much success as their parents!

Terroir

Set in the foothills of the Pyrenees, the vineyards of the “Côté Floral” of the Domaine Lafage are cultivated on a clay-limestone subsoil. The clay brings freshness to the floor, a coolness that we also find in the wine, while its minerality comes from the lime stones. If you have the opportunity to go to the Domaine Lafage, you will probably notice the presence of tramontane, a wind from the North West, very strong in this region.

My VitiBox, February 2014/ bouteille

Sold by cases of 3 or 6 bottles until the 31st of March 2014. Delivery within 21 days.

As its name indicates, this wine is like a bunch of flowers in a bottle.

Thanks to this case including 6 aromas bottles by the prestigious publishing house Jean Lenoir, you'll be able to train your nose to recognize at the frirst smell the aromas of your wine. A fun first step to become an expert in tasting wine !